Registered Nurse, Detox

Lifepoint Health; Mayfield (KY); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 76.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Medical-Surgical unit to provide direct patient care using the nursing process. You will report to the Director or Manager of the Department and collaborate with the care team to ensure quality outcomes.

Required education includes an Associate's Degree in Nursing with a preference for a Bachelor's degree. Licensure as an RN is mandatory, with BCLS; ACLS/PALS and Handle with Care preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Associate's Degree in Nursing is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration and clinical treatments.
• Documents patient care and monitors patient condition, communicating with care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (hygiene, elimination, nutrition, ambulation).
• Coordinates patient care across disciplines (transfers, discharges, referrals, and support needs).
• Provides patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, and circumstances.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Patient education

Team collaboration

Documentation

Ausbildung

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical Position Summary

Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.

Essential Functions

• Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, and clinical treatments.
• Documents patient care and monitors patient condition, communicating with care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Coordinates patient care across disciplines, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and support needs.
• Provides patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, and circumstances.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Patient Populations Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.

Exposure: Regular occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens and hazardous materials.

Physical Requirements: Frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, and repetitive hand/arm movements.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

License: /Certifications: Current RN license in state of practice; BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, and Handle with Care preferred.